Reviews

The Knot Reviews
Amazing!!
We could not have been more pleased with Ben and his wife, Deanna. They were such a great team to work with! The two of them offer several different packages and include the copyright release of your photos. In addition, they include an engagement session. Ben and Deanna were so easy to work with and the guests loved them! Ben was extremely helpful in making the guys laugh and feel comfortable. Deanna was amazing as well. She was very attentive and it was great having another set of eyes to make sure your hair and dress were perfect. Making the ring bearer smile was not easy to do, but Deanna worked her magic. We had so many compliments from our families, friends and wedding party about how great they both were and couldn’t believe how involved Ben and Deanna were! They did an amazing job capturing our day from start to finish, including all of the little details that I would have never thought of. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special! My husband and I would highly recommend Ben and Deanna to anyone looking for affordable, helpful and fun photographers!
Natalie & Keith
Fantastic Photographer!
Ben and Deanna did a wonderful job on our wedding photos. We received them last week and absolutely LOVE them! We have received so many lovely compliments on our pictures from friends and family. They went above and beyond on our wedding day to ensure all the moments we wanted were captured. Ben and Deanna are so fun and knowledgeable, we were so fortunate to have worked with them. They captured our special moments along with every special detail. Ben has always been quick to respond to all my calls and emails before and after the wedding! We were so lucky to have them be a part of our wedding and to also see them in action at a friend’s wedding a few weeks later. I would highly recommend them to any couple! We will definitely be using them in the future.
Ana & Stefan
Would highly recommend!
We could not have been more pleased with Ben and his wife, Deanna. They were such a great team to work with. Not only are our photos stunning, but we also had so many compliments from our families and our wedding party about how great both Ben and Deanna were. They truly went above and beyond and we would highly, highly recommend them.
Mary & Bryan
FABULOUS wedding photographers!
Ben and Deanna were FANTASTIC!
First off, we were on a pretty tight budget for our wedding, but didn't want to skip out on quality for our photos. Ben Saefke Photography not only took over 1500 great photos of our wedding day (10 hours and 2 photographers), but they were also affordable! They offer a ton of different packages and include the copyright release of your photos and an engagement session as well. Ben and Deanna were also super easy to work with and everyone (including my husband and I) were in LOVE with all of the photos that they took! They did a great job capturing our day from start to finish, including all of the little details that are easy to miss. I cannot thank them enough for all of the great photos they gave us to choose from and would recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable and awesome wedding day photographer! We will definitely be using them again for all of our photo needs! :D
Caitlin & Jonathan
Top Notch Work
Ben worked with us for our engagement and wedding photos. He and his wife Deanna listened to what we wanted for our day, Deanna and I even became Pinterest friends so that I could share photos I liked with her! It was nice to go into both sessions with a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve. Ben traveled to where we wanted to meet for our engagement shoot (the Gateway trail in Lake Elmo), walked for miles with us in the muggy August heat, and even took some great photos of our naughty dogs. On the day of our wedding, Deanna stayed by my side and ensured that my dress and hair were perfect for all the photos and helped with complicated poses. Their patience, creative eye, and sense of humor created amazing photos - about 2000 photos, I believe, and I love every single one of them. We will certainly be using Ben (and Deanna!) again for future photo sessions!
Victoria & Nick
Contemporary and Photojournalism
Ben was friendly, patient, and easy to work with. He was willing to take specific pictures that we asked him to take but also had creative and artistic photo ideas for us. I would highly recommend him. His partner is his wife who also is wonderful to work with. She helped me more than my personal attendant did! She was very attentive and it's great having another set of eyes to make sure your hair and dress are perfect. They are very prompt the day of the wedding and flexible with whatever the weather brings. I would highly recommend Ben.
Katie & Auggie
Amazing!
Ben and his wife Deanna have captured the day for so many of my friends that it was a no brainer that we would ask them to photograph our big day as well. They are both so great to work with and very easy to get along with. Ben is so fun and Deanna has great attention to detail. We will definitely work with them again in our future once we decide to expand our family :)
Megan & Joe
Wonderful!!
Ben and his wife were an absolute joy to work with from day one! They knew exactly what they were doing and gave excellent direction, thankfully because it was such a hectic day I don't know how they kept their cool even in the 90 degree heat! I needed them to take the lead and do exactly what they did. They had amazing ideas and I have no doubt the pictures will be perfect. I highly recommend this wonderful duo!
Jennifer & Josh
Top notch photos and great value
Ben and his wife Deanna spend the whole day with the couple and ensure that they look top notch before shooting. We had super strict time limitations from the Church and a huge family and wedding party, yet they were able to capture all the shots in the short time frame and still had time for more. Their packages typically include a flashdrive with all the photo images AND their copyrights, so that you own ALL of the photos and don't have to pay per image. They also did our engagement pics and everyone raved about how great they turned out. GREAT VALUE and EXCELLENT service and just all around great photographers to work with!
Lisa & TonyWedding Wire Reviews
I worked with Ben when I was in high school and kept him in the back of my mind for 10 years because I knew he was the one I wanted to take my wedding photos someday. Ben and Deanna are a perfect team and are so much fun to work with because they truly love what they do! We were so pleased with our engagement photo session and can't wait for our wedding pictures. They are worth every penny and I would highly recommend them for anyone that needs a professional photographer. I'm sure we will use them again in the future!
Stephanie & Gabe
We couldn’t have found a better, more enjoyable photographer for our wedding day! Ben and Deanna are so personable and made us feel so comfortable during our engagement and wedding pictures. Ben’s quality of work is beautiful and his eye for detail and capturing the moment are exceptional! We are so happy with our wedding pictures and would highly recommend Ben Saefke Photography!
Molly & Steve
We couldn't have been more excited and pleased with both our engagement and wedding photos! Ben and Deanna were fantastic to work with in every aspect. Great communication from the start, photos were delivered on time or earlier than anticipated. They both are very easy and fun to work with, incredibly personable and professional, with a great eye for detail. Our outdoor wedding and reception had some added surprises and challenges thanks to a very rainy day... but even with the challenging elements, Ben and Deanna effortlessly captured all the moments of the day we had hoped for, and then some. Would recommend Ben Saefke Photography without any hesitations and hope to work with them again in the future.
Amanda & Scott
Ben and Deanna were great to work with. We were more than pleased with the pictures, and the courtesy and professionalism was 2nd to none. If I ever need professional photography services again, I won't hesitate to give them a call. I highly recommend them.
Amy & Jeff
Ben and Deanna were great! Having such a loving couple work with us really helped put things at ease. Before finding Ben and Deanna we were having such a tough time making a choice for photographers because no one seemed to realize that this was OUR special day. Ben and Deanna were the obvious choice and captured so many moments that we will cherish forever. They knew exactly what shots to take and also made sure to take photos that the family members requested. We will definitely be returning to them for future photo ops!"
Viet-Hanh & Lloyd
We were grateful to have Ben and Deanna as our wedding photographers! From planning our day to the actual day, they were nothing but professional and flexible. They truly listened to what we wanted and offered creative ideas that we loved. On the actual day, their hard work, ability to manage people and time, and quiet confidence allowed us to enjoy our day. We were thrilled and impressed with the number of quality shots of the entire day and highly recommend them for your day.
Maira & Brian
My husband and I had the best experience with Ben and his wife! The biggest day in your life you want captured in a special way and Ben and Deanna will not let you down. Our photos are proof that we only had the best that day! Ben and Deanna always keep it professional but they are so much fun to work with and it will show in their photos and their creativity. We not only had them do our wedding photos but our engagement photos and our family photos as well. We will absolutely be returning to them with our other family photos! Thanks Ben and Deanna!
Lisa and Kirby
We were so pleased with the many great photos of our entire wedding day from Ben & Deanna. They were professional and easy to work with. We received our photos in a timely manner and they worked with us to help us choose just the right ones.
Susan and Jacob
Choosing Ben and Deanna as our wedding photographers was the easiest choice in our wedding process! We were able to watch them in action while we were attendants in a friends wedding and were confident in our choice. They are a great team and made the whole wedding party feel at ease with them around. We knew that our photographs would be great but when we began looking at them we were even more surprised! They captured moments that we didn’t know were happening and now will treasure forever.
Kristi and Matt
Our wedding day was amazing and our pictures show every detail. Ben and Deanna took special time with the two of us to take the most amazing photos. You look at magazines prior to your wedding but would never think that you would have those same types of looks and we do!
Anne and Nick
Thank you both so much for the fabulous work you did with our wedding photos. Looking at our pictures you captured every thing but you were never intrusive. We cannot be more pleased with the results. The photos will bring us and our families’ years of joy and remembrance of our happy day.
Carrie and Ryan
I can’t say enough good things about Ben and Deanna!! They are wonderful photographers and have an eye for capturing those priceless moments. The teamwork between the two of them is great. Deanna is very detailed, always making sure the brides hair and dress are just right .Ben is wonderful at focusing in on the detail of all the photos; making sure everyone is smiling and lined up right. I love all the candid shots they take, weather it is a flower girl just twirling in her dress or the bride crying giving grandma a hug. They make you feel comfortable on your wedding day and will fit in great with any family and wedding party. They are terrific from start to finish; they listen to your ideas and implement them on your wedding day. I recommend them to everyone; they have photographed at least 12 weddings between my friends and family. Ben is also great at photographing engagement photos, family pictures and graduations as he has done for my family and friends. Our family will continue to use him for years to come. We will cherish the memories brought to life through their photography for a lifetime. Thanks!!
Mindy and Neil